CPSC, JT USA Inc. Announce Recall of Proteus Paint Ball Masks

Recalled July 13, 2001 · CPSC recall 01197 · JT

Hazard

The plastic facemask could crack around the ear cover, when hit by a paint ball. This could allow the facemask to come off, exposing consumers to eye injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these masks immediately, and return them to JT USA for a free replacement mask.

Units

About 4,000

Incidents / injuries

JT USA has received one report of a mask breaking around the ear cover. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The Proteus mask, used for protection during paintball combat, is made up of a Spectra goggle, visor and facemask, which includes ear covers and a strap. Model number 50085090201 includes a cooling fan. Model number 50105090201 does not include a fan. The model numbers are written on the packaging. Both masks are gray with clear plastic ear covers. Only masks with clear ear covers are part of the recall.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these masks immediately, and return them to JT USA for a free replacement mask.

Contact

For more information and shipping instructions, call JT USA at (800) 587-2246 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or write to The Recall Dept., JTA USA Inc., 515 Main St., Chula Vista, CA 91911. Consumers also can go to the firm's website at www.jtusa.com

Product

Proteus paintball mask

Manufacturer(s)

JT USA Inc., of Chula Vista, Calif.

Retailers

Paintball equipment stores sold these masks nationwide, from March 2001 through May 2001, for between $110 and $150.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →